Coaching for Music Auditions, Portfolios, and Prescreening
Inside Music Schools offers personalized mock auditions for highly competitive college music auditions. Our audition preparation program provides students the opportunity to connect with an expert in their chosen musical discipline. The mock audition covers the full range of skills and knowledge needed to excel in a college music audition and pre-screening recording. In addition to mock auditions, IMS offers packages that include assessments for students interested in composition, production, songwriting, and technology. Each activity is individually tailored to meet the student's needs and provide feedback on their musicianship skills.
With unmatched access to top music faculty and industry resources, Inside Music Schools can guarantee that students will be in the best possible position to impress talent evaluators at the most competitive university music departments and conservatories.
A Comprehensive, Personal Approach to Coaching for Music Auditions (and More!)
At Inside Music Schools, we recognize every student is unique. Navigating the competitive landscape of college music admissions and auditions requires a personalized approach to coaching — not just for auditions, but for prescreening videos, portfolios, and interviews as well.
Baseline Assessment
Starting with a baseline assessment to learn more about each student’s skills and their preparation for prescreens, repertoire selection, audition preparation, and portfolios. We assess their goals, aspirations, and music interests, taking into account the full range of what they want to get out of their college experience. This assessment also informs a “best fit” (and balanced) list of music schools and programs a student should consider applying to.
Prescreening Insights to Get the Audition
In the competitive world of music, most elite schools use prescreening videos as a way to determine which applicants are the best fit for a live audition. As the first major part of the application process, we help students understand each school's requirements and refine their videos to make a lasting impression. We know what schools are looking for (and not looking for!), and our extensive history enables us to offer practical insights that help students showcase their personal and unique approach to music within their prescreening video.
Professional Portfolio Assessment
First, students receive valuable feedback on their original compositions, productions, songwriting, and technology skills. With guidance from faculty and industry professionals, students can enhance their portfolios to be as competitive as possible. Our assessments help students refine their work by providing expert input on how to best showcase their artistic abilities and potential, ensuring their portfolio meets all requirements and fully utilizes technology where applicable to stand out.
Develop Confidence with Music Audition Coaching
Our audition preparation equips students with the skills and confidence to excel in their college music auditions. By focusing on repertoire selection, all aspects of their performance and presentation, and interview techniques, we ensure students are fully prepared to stand out in competitive audition settings.
It all starts with the experience of interacting with a top-notch music professor before ever stepping onto a college campus for the audition.
Access to Top Music Faculty
To refine technical skills and artistic expression, students receive feedback from professionals on their instrument, in their area(s) of interest, regarding musicianship, and performance.
Repertoire Review & Recommendations
We help students gain confidence in repertoire choices by tailoring them to their strengths and goals, showcasing their musical potential, and aligning them with audition requirements.
Mock Audition & Interview
Prepare for the pressure of real auditions through mock auditions and interviews with feedback from top faculty at prestigious music programs.
What Parents & Students Say ....
“I was anxious and overwhelmed when my daughter decided to apply to music schools, but after working with Steve over her senior year, I cannot say enough how grateful I am to Steve! He kept us on track with a list of schools that fit my daughter and helped us stay focused with mock auditions, interviews, essays, and other requirements that I was absolutely not familiar with. I watched as my daughter gained confidence and maturity in herself and her music! We ended up thrilled with her decision to study music and she got into her first choice college with a generous scholarship! The guidance from IMS and Steve was what helped us reach our goals.”
— Karen Tognoli
Success Stories from Our Student Alumni
Select the Tier of Service You Need for Music Audition Coaching
Whether you need a little or a lot of help, our comprehensive list of services is offered in four tiers of service — Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Platinum Plus. A professional assessment or mock audition is included in any tier on your primary instrument. And for those students with two areas of focus, the Platinum or Platinum Plus tiers will provide additional activities, providing everything you need to feel confident going into your college music auditions, showcasing all of your skills and interests.